hisd maintenance spending breakdown
Hidden Maintenance & Repairs Cause 50% HISD Budget Spike?
The spike in 2025 school maintenance and repair costs - up 56% to $15.4 million for HISD - was driven by unexpected roof failures, HVAC breakdowns, and accelerated utility pipe replacements. These emergency fixes pushed spending well beyond inflation and forced districts to rethink contractual caps. Maintenance & Repairs